Trees That Heal: A Two-Part Live Online Workshop

From bark to berry - how to harvest, preserve, and use what the trees give you.

Trees have been used as medicine for thousands of years. Most of us know a little - willow for pain, elderberry for colds - but the full picture is much wider than that.

The problem is that most of what's available on medicinal plants is either too vague to be useful, or too clinical to be approachable.

You end up with a list of Latin names and no real sense of what to do with them, or how to do it safely.

This two-part online course changes that.

Session one covers the science and safety of medicinal trees.

Session two covers the practical craft of turning a harvest into remedies you can store and use all year round.

What's covered

Session 1: Understanding medicinal trees

• Which native trees have solid research behind them, and what conditions they're used for
• How hawthorn and willow work, and why that affects whether they can be used alongside prescription medication
• Which introduced species - including ginkgo and hibiscus - extend the range of tree medicine beyond British hedgerows
• How to make a tree tea, including a step-by-step example designed to support digestion and weight management
• Key phytochemical constituents and what they tell us about safe use and appropriate doses
• How to get more from fruits, nuts, bark, leaves, buds, and flowers than most people realise

Session 2: Harvest, preparation, and home remedies

• How to harvest and dry tree material - leaves, bark, flowers, and fruits - and why drying technique matters more than most people think
• How to make infused oils, syrups, and liqueurs using ordinary kitchen equipment
• Skin care preparations for conditions like eczema, insect bites, and first aid use, including birch, rosemary, juniper, and pine
• A store cupboard elderberry syrup for winter respiratory complaints
• A digestive liqueur - a bitter bark, herb, and spice blend to support digestion and reduce bloating
• What can go wrong with poorly made remedies, and how to avoid it
• Dosage and safety guidance to ensure preparations are used appropriately

What makes this different

Most herbal medicine content either treats safety as an afterthought or gets so cautious it becomes useless.

A lot of preparation guides tell you what to make but not why one method works better than another. This workshop does both.

Session one gives you the foundation: understanding the chemistry helps explain the traditional uses, and the same understanding tells you when to be careful.

Session two builds on that, covering the practical reasons behind each preparation method - so you understand what you're doing rather than just following steps.

Anne brings traditional use, phytochemical evidence, and practical application together, rather than treating them as separate subjects.

Her background spans clinical practice, academic research, and years of growing and harvesting medicinal trees herself at Holt Wood Herbs in Devon. That combination shows in the quality and depth of what she teaches.

Who this is for

This IS for you if:

• You want to use herbal tree remedies but aren't sure which ones are safe or well-supported
• You or someone you care for takes prescription medication and you need to understand potential interactions
• You have access to trees or hedgerows and want to do more with what you harvest
• You want reliable store cupboard remedies for skin complaints, digestion, and winter colds
• You want to understand the underlying plant chemistry, not just follow instructions

This is NOT for you if:

• You're looking for a simple list of remedies with no science behind it
• You want a food foraging course rather than a medicinal focus

What you'll get

• 2-hour recorded session with Anne Stobart (including Q&A from the live webinar)
• Downloadable PDFs with notes, key herbs, and practical advice
• Access is two years. That's plenty of time to come back when you need a refresher.
  
• How it works. You stream the video through your browser. Works on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. No downloads for the video. Just press play when you're ready.

About Anne Stobart

Anne Stobart is a medical herbalist, author, herb grower, and historical researcher.

She directed the clinical herbal practitioner programme at Middlesex University and has published three books on medicinal plants, including Trees and Shrubs That Heal (Permanent Publications, 2023).

She co-founded the Holt Wood Herbs medicinal forest garden project in Devon.

Anne presents this workshop in collaboration with Robin Harford of Eatweeds.

Get the recording

Two sessions covering medicinal trees properly - the science behind safe use, and the practical craft of making remedies that last.

£30